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validate_iban

Validate IBAN (ISO 13616 mod-97) with SEPA BIC lookup for Portuguese banks.

Part of the Swiss Army server.

validate_iban is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call validate_iban to retrieve information from Swiss Army without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though validate_iban only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "validate_iban": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access validate_iban gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so validate_iban only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the validate_iban tool do? +

Validate IBAN (ISO 13616 mod-97) with SEPA BIC lookup for Portuguese banks.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Swiss Army MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on validate_iban? +

Register the Swiss Army MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for validate_iban: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Swiss Army. Nothing to install.

What risk level is validate_iban? +

validate_iban is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit validate_iban? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the validate_iban rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block validate_iban completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for validate_iban. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides validate_iban? +

validate_iban is provided by the Swiss Army MCP server (https://swiss.api.ainode.tech/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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